Top Ten Bands to Listen to While Collecting Cans

i've had some experience in the world of can collecting and so far, have discovered that listening to music while collecting helps out a lot. Although i haven't begun my street collecting adventure, i have accumulated a list of my favorite music to listen to while collecting cans inside a house.


TOP TEN BANDS AND ALBUMS TO INCREASE CAN COLLECTIVITY

10: Horace Silver: Further Explorations (1958, Blue Note Records)

This is a great album for can collecting. It is a very up-beat and fast paced jazz album with a huge variety of sounds.

9: Muse: Black Holes and Revelations (2006, Warner Bros)

i'm not a big fan of heavy music, but the sound these guys create is just excellent. With contrasting melody lines and heavy distortion, this album motivates any can hunter to work faster.

8: Gang Starr: Moment of Truth (1998 Virgin)

My friend introduced me to this rapper while i was in England. He really reminds me of a Jurassic 5, employing a brass section in most of the tracks.

7: Radiohead: In Rainbows (2008 ATO)

i was never a big fan of Radiohead until i discovered this album. Personally, i think this record is a great backdrop for any activity, particularly driving. Here's my favorite song.

6: The Doors: L.A. Woman (re-released in 2007 Atlantic)

i could listen to this album all day...especially while i'm picking up cans becuase who doesn't like to hear Jim wailing while they're recycling?

5 Wilco: A Ghost is Born (2004 Nonesuch)

i love this album because it's a beautiful morning record. Every track on this CD, in succession, just goes really well with the morning and the rising sun. All the tunes a up beat, but in a laid-back sort of way.

4 Jurassic 5: Power In Numbers (2002 Interscope)

J5 is awesome in most situations, but when your picking up cans and striving for quantity, this album is a good motivator.

3 Beck: Beck Mix

i found this mix tape through a Beck discography torrent and was totally impressed. All the songs are remixes of his popular stuff, but everything is renamed. Just put this CD on shuffle and you'll discover some bass heavy, techno Beck excellence.

2 Bob Dylan: Live at Budokan (1979 Sony)

When this record was released, the States did not give it much credit, although it was widely popular in Europe. Just to give you an idea of how different this Japan concert is; all the songs are re-scored and Dylan is accompanied by a swing band.

1 Grateful Dead: anything

Alright, so it maybe a cliche that i chose my favorite band for the number one spot, but listening to the Dead while collecting cans is one of the most peaceful experiences i've ever had. Not only does the music make you appreciate your place in the world, it also makes you RECOGNIZE your place in the world.

So there is my top ten. These are not necessarily my favorite albums of all time (though some of them are) but they certainly are when it comes to collecting cans. Next time you feel like picking up some cans, pop on one of these Cd's!